“There’s no need to be ashy.” This directive from Chicago-based Hanahana Beauty comes as a perfect reminder as colder months approach and protecting our skin from the city’s bristling wind becomes a high priority. The conscious skincare and wellness brand has come a long way since its founder Abena Boamah-Acheampong began making the brand’s signature […]
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At her Rogers Park storefront Susan Hat, Susan Abelson creates hats from recycled materials
“You have to have balls to wear my hats!” she says.
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An Andersonville shopkeeper redefines retail therapy
At Martha Mae, Jean Cate fights her demons by inviting customers into a total work of art.
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The Chicago Police Department is recruiting black and Hispanic candidates, and other news
Also, a study of local high school students shows that studying music changes the teenage brain.
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Kim Foxx makes big change days after being sworn in as Cook County state’s attorney, and other Chicago news
Also, a CNBC host and entrepreneur has purchased a majority stake in Bow Truss coffee.
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The chilling details about Tyshawn Lee’s alleged killer and other Chicago news
Also, a new poll shows strong support for Trump in the burbs, and retail is booming in the Loop.
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A leaner, yuppier Walmart arrives downtown
With the opening of its first downtown store, Walmart sticks its foot firmly through the city’s door.
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Hooray for abysmal labor conditions—we’re getting Walmarted
People who are so excited about Walmart’s growth in Chicago aren’t thinking about what it really means for workers.
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Not Everybody Is Cut Out for Shoplifting
How can these shoplifting kids do better in the future?
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Macy’s Is Safe in Chicago—For Now
Retail analysts predict a depressing year of store closings—or do they?
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Black Friday Blues
Signs point to a so-so holiday retail season, except for one brand beloved of a certain White House occupant.
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Closing: Hejfina
Time Out Chicago is reporting that five-year-old Wicker Park boutique Hejfina is closing, due to owner Heiji Choy Black’s growing family and concerns about the economy. Remind me never to go into retail—I was just telling a friend this weekend that I thought entrenched stores with a very fashion-aware clientele and loyal customer base, like […]